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Houston, Texas, Department : Facilities Planning & Cnstr Salary : Commensurate with Experience/Education Description : Performs quality control and inspection services on construction projects. Ensures the quality of materials and equipment in any phase of manufacture, shop, or field fabrication, delivery, or installation, comply with contract documents. Responsible for a portfolio of one or more projects with an average value of $10M-50M. 1. Coordinates system-wide inspection processes. Ensures critical activities are achieved in a timely manner and in accordance with facilities inspections protocol. 2. Performs jobsite walkthrough inspections to ensure procedures are followed and materials conform to contract specifications. Inspects work for compliance with standards, details, plans, and best practices. 3. Creates and maintains detailed and accurate project inspection documentation in both electronic file format as well as hard copy. Compiles and reviews contract documents and reports on inspection status, contract compliance, and quality control. 4. Communicates with clients, co-workers and project team members, meeting needs within project scope and through core values and timely communication. 5. Identifies discrepancies or conflicts within construction documents. 6. Monitors safety and traffic control procedures on assigned sites. Informs affected parties of potential noise, utilities interruptions, and other interference to normal activities. 7. Develops and maintains professional working relationships with construction contractors, subcontractors and consulting teams. 8. Monitors construction project closeout, including warranties, operating manuals, and completion verification. 9. Ensures correct and timely construction project closeout, including warranties, operating manuals, and completion verification. 10. Performs other job-related duties as required. MQ: Bachelors degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Science, or related Architectural Engineering related discipline. Experience: Requires a minimum of five (5) years in construction management, construction inspection, or construction supervision, preferably in educational facilities. Certification/Licensing: Licenses or certification (e.g., State issued, International Code Council, IAPMO, and/or NFPA) highly desirable. All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check. The University of Houston System and its universities are an Equal Opportunity Institution.

Lamar, Colorado, Are you a seasoned public works leader with hands-on municipal experience who can manage complex infrastructure and utility systems? If so, apply to be the City of Lamar’s next Deputy Public Works Director! We’re looking for an exceptional team-oriented collaborator who is: Experienced in water/wastewater, solid waste management, streets, and/or airport management Skilled in project delivery, budgeting, and compliance Ready to lead key initiatives, including a new wastewater treatment plant   With a population of 7,700, Lamar is a small, close-knit city located on the high plains of southeastern Colorado. Known for its community spirit and exceptional quality of life, Lamar offers a safe and affordable environment ideal for raising a family. Residents enjoy the beauty of wide-open landscapes, stunning sunrises and sunsets, and a rich array of wildlife.   The Public Works Department delivers essential municipal services through water/wastewater, streets, sanitation, airport operations, and equipment and building maintenance. The ideal candidate for Deputy Public Works Director brings public sector expertise in public works operations, infrastructure development, and regulatory compliance. Reporting to the Public Works Director, the new Deputy Public Works Director will: Assist in leading the construction and startup of a new wastewater treatment plant Oversee one or more functional divisions of Public Works Provide project management and coordination with staff, consultants, and regulators Collaborate with department superintendents on long-range planning and operations Supervise daily implementation of public works programs and special initiatives   Required qualifications for this position include: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Public Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience) Minimum 10 years of public works operations/administration experience Minimum 5 years in a supervisory or senior management role Valid Colorado Class B Driver’s License at time of hire   Preferred qualifications include: Water and Wastewater Certification Level D or higher Specialized experience in streets, airport, sanitation, or solid waste operations Experience in project and construction management Familiarity with FAA compliance for airport operations   The salary range for this position is $66,726 - $92,227, depending on qualifications and experience.   Please apply online.   For more information on this position, contact: Larry Gilley, Executive Recruiter larrygilley@governmentresource.com | 325-660-4208

Springfield, Missouri, At Associated Electric, we’re on a mission to provide reliable, affordable electricity to our member-owners. As a Project Engineer – Capital Projects, you’ll play a key role in delivering large-scale capital initiatives that directly impact our long-term success. If you're driven by strategic thinking, cross-functional collaboration, and seeing major infrastructure projects come to life—this could be the opportunity for you. What You’ll Be Doing: Leading the full lifecycle of capital projects—from planning through execution and closeout Overseeing contracts and ensuring compliance with technical, commercial, and regulatory requirements Collaborating with internal departments and external partners to align engineering, legal, procurement, and construction efforts Tracking project budgets and timelines, ensuring cost control and timely delivery Identifying and managing risks to protect cooperative interests and maintain project momentum Communicating progress and recommendations to stakeholders and leadership What We’re Looking For: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (engineering, construction management, project management) or equivalent industry experience Typically, a minimum of 3 years of experience supporting or managing industrial or large commercial projects Experience with project management principles and cross-functional coordination Understanding of contract terms and exposure to procurement or negotiations Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and familiarity with collaboration platforms like SharePoint Strong communication and analytical skills, with an ability to navigate both technical and business challenges Working Conditions: This role is primarily office-based but includes travel to plant and construction sites (25–30%).

Houston, Texas, The Construction Manager will work to ensure quality delivery of design and implementation services to Quiddity’s Water/Wastewater clients. This position requires a high degree of knowledge of Water/Wastewater engineering projects, contracts, design, best construction practices for implementation and delivery. Responsibilities Manage construction implementation, overall administrative and technical direction for water and wastewater projects from start to finish. Manage field inspection schedule efficiently. Strong knowledge of contracts, schedules, drawings, estimates, and specifications needed to ensure compliance to projects. Use excellent communication, project management and organizational skills to interact with clients, vendors, and project teams to ensure compliance to plans. Manage deficiencies and/or variances from plans or design drawings or violations of mandated safety policies to contractor or engineer. Review and verify contractor “as built” drawings. Coordinate, direct, and monitor the activities of contractors/subcontractors, engineers, and related performing entities. Obtain, maintain, and manage data, communications and approvals required by the project and company by managing official project documents and keeping it current. Manage change/field orders, obtain signatures for contracts, processing pay estimates, coordinate inspections, pre-construction meetings, compile punch lists, track and update construction schedules and complete project close-out process. Resolve non-conformance issues with engineering project managers, contractor, and client. Lead in project meetings to include documentation, administration and tracking of relevant information and statuses. Track RFI’s and develop proposed responses; collaborate with the Engineer of Record. Track submittals and develop proposed responses; collaborate with design team, as necessary. Assist project scheduler with verification of activity start/finish dates, percent complete Etc. Assist project manager with oversight of field staff. Attend various bid openings and district meetings. Adherence to safety and environmental policies. Requirements Bachelor of Science with emphasis in Construction Management or Civil Engineering. 5 years’ experience in Construction Management of Water/Wastewater projects. Ability to read engineering drawings and understand contracts to assess construction sites for compliance. Knowledge of construction estimating, cost, project controls, scheduling, documentation, engineering, and construction principles. Ability to apply experience in areas of accounting, cost control, administrative and personnel interaction in a professional environment. Focus on building a collaborative team approach for all projects. Valid Texas Driver’s license and insurable driving record. Strong written and verbal communication skills to work with multiple groups on and off the job site including clarifying client objectives and relaying information to all contractors. Working knowledge of MS office (Word, Excel etc.) AutoCAD/Civil 3D and scheduling software a plus.

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Los Angeles/Brea, California, At Griffith Company, we recognize that people are our most valuable resource. We nurture that resource by fostering a work environment that encourages communication, respect and recognition. In this environment, Griffith Company employees flourish, taking their careers to new levels. In addition to offering a 120+ year history of quality, safety and excellence, Griffith Company has a dynamic, exciting and supportive culture where opportunity for growth abounds. We are looking for a Senior Estimator to join our Southern Region Team. This position is responsible for overseeing the development of accurate and timely estimates for both private and public works projects and bidding large scale and design-build/alternative procurement projects. Essential Functions Review proposal specifications, drawings, soils reports and existing site conditions to determine scope of work. Attend pre-bid meetings. Oversee the good faith effort process and communicate the DBE requirements to the estimating team. Coordinate bid preparation requirements with Contract Administrator. Take ownership of bid document package and review prior to submission for completeness and accuracy. Track work history and review schedules of projects being estimated. Organize estimating team to prepare bids, select vendors and/or subcontractors and determine cost effectiveness of projects to bid. Assess labor force necessary for projects bidding to determine whether Griffith Company has the capability to staff accordingly, if awarded the job. Review project risk matrix on projects being bid by the team to assess risks and opportunities. Perform risk and contract management responsibilities as required, and report findings to Chief Estimator and Division Manager. Monitor owner changes and advise the estimating team of all changes in scope during the estimate period. Coordinate total estimating effort relevant to particular bid/project as assigned. Carefully review subcontractor quotes on bid day to determine scope gaps and redundancies. Review final estimate and apply strategic cost factors, if necessary. Oversee coordination pre-bid RFI’s prior to specification cutoff date. Monitor post bid submission dates towards contract procurement Ensure proper project handoff if project is taken over by another PM/Team. Monitor actual cost to estimated cost. Coordinate scope of work with other Griffith Division and subcontractors. Maintain files of working documents as backup for estimating figures. Interface with Owner and other contractors to provide engineering and cost data regarding project feasibility. Follow awarded contracts as assigned. May include estimating extra work items, change orders, credits, procuring material, monitoring progress, cost/budget, revenue, etc. Lead training efforts for the Estimating Department. Assist Chief Estimator with B2W maintenance and updates Champion continuous improvement initiatives. Lead bid closings and provide guidance on final bid strategy to estimating team. Ensure bid items have been balanced. Lead alternative delivery pursuits. Take an active role in managing owner relationships and business development. Other duties as assigned Education Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree would be preferred, or equivalent combinations of technical training and related experience. Experience Minimum 6 years of estimating heavy civil projects and a minimum 3 years of field experience in a heavy civil environment. Specific Job Knowledge, Skills And Ability Ability to consistently lead estimates for bids up to $300,000,000. Must have a track record of consistently putting estimates together that give the field the opportunity to beat budget. Proficient in understanding staging/phasing and project scope. Must have a strong work ethic and excellent time management skills. Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines. Must be able to endure time pressures leading up to bid submission and on bid days. Must have high attention to detail. Must have the ability to multi-task and manage a team. Excellent writing, presentation, and computer skills Develop a thorough knowledge of company procedures, estimating techniques, all engineering disciplines, cost control systems and accounts required. Must master Bid2Win Estimating software. Must master Blue Beam, Agtek and Sketch up. Must master reading plans and specifications Must have a thorough understanding of special insurance requirements, such as builder’s risk, hazardous, railroad, etc. Must have an understanding of different materials required for construction, by project type. Must have an understanding of hold harmless and indemnity clauses in specifications. Must have an understanding of liquidated damages. Must have a thorough understanding of project labor agreements and labor requirements. Must master the process of doing take-offs by phase, stage, area, etc. Must have a thorough understanding of time impact analysis and time related overhead Must be familiar with Contract Accounting Must have an understanding of critical path and track delays. Must master P6, SureTrak and MS Project. Must have a valid driver’s license Other requirements may apply Competencies Collaboration Skills Leadership Detail Oriented Results Driven Process Oriented Analysis/Solution Driven Communication Proficiency Ethical Conduct Time Management Negotiation Organization Skills Applied Mathematical Skills Stress Management Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Regularly required to sit. Frequently required to stand and walk at jobsites. Must regularly lift and/or move objects up to 20 pounds. Company Benefits Package In addition to offering a comprehensive benefits package for all employees — including a superior health benefits package — Griffith Company also offers generous performance-based compensation. As part of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Corporation, Griffith Company employees have the opportunity to directly and financially benefit from the Company's success. Other benefits include vacation time, sick days, paid holidays, and a 401K program. (Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements) Annual Salary Range: $130,000 - $160,000. Relocation assistance will be provided to candidates outside of the local area on a case-by-case basis. Visit us at: www.griffithcompany.net Griffith Company is an equal opportunity employer and an employee-owned company.